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There are a few things I look for in particular on a keyboard, and it's immediately obvious that the SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL Gen 3 LTD gaming keyboard has them all — mechanical keys, customizable RGB backlighting, and a volume scroll wheel. That basically checks off the essentials for me in a keyboard. However, that only scratches the surface of what the Apex Pro TKL Gen 3 LTD has going for it, and there's a lot more going on under the hood than the admittedly very attractive exterior reveals.

The big deal here is SteelSeries' use of OmniPoint 3.0 technology, which utilizes Hall Effect switches that allow for a level of customization and functionality that is pretty impressive. It offers a great degree of possibilities, particularly for enthusiasts and competitive gamers.…